Westby Middle

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Westby Middle ranks 218 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Westby Middle is a public middle school located in Westby, Wisconsin, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 295 students. The school is part of the Westby Area School District, which is ranked 265 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westby Middle has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Wisconsin middle schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 218 out of 641 schools. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is generally above the state average, particularly in Mathematics and Social Studies. Westby Middle has also shown strong performance for female students, ranking in the top 30% of Wisconsin middle schools for this subgroup. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0% dropout rate for most years, which is significantly lower than the state average. However, Westby Middle has experienced a fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.6% to 20.8% over the past 5 years.

Compared to the nearby La Farge Middle and Viroqua Middle, Westby Middle generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics and overall school ranking. However, La Farge Middle has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio, which could be a strength in terms of personalized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667

(608) 634-0200

District: Westby Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
218^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,505

Students who attend Westby Middle usually attend:

High:

Westby High

Feeder schools for Westby Middle:

Elementary:	Coon Valley Elementary
	Westby Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westby Middle ranks better than 66% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.56. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westby Middle is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Westby Middle employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westby Middle is $12,505.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westby Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Westby Middle 218^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Westby Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Westby Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westby Area School District 265^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westby Middle

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Rank History for all students at Westby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2007	69.24	116^th	366	68.3%
2008	76.64	58^th	519	88.8%
2009	69.85	133^rd	521	74.5%
2010	69.91	138^th	539	74.4%
2011	62.60	219^th	549	60.1%
2012	62.56	228^th	559	59.2%
2013	64.12	183^rd	569	67.8%
2014	57.75	273^rd	585	53.3%
2015	65.14	188^th	612	69.3%
2016	48.82	334^th	609	45.2%
2017	52.65	296^th	612	51.6%
2018	48.46	329^th	579	43.2%
2019	62.97	200^th	594	66.3%
2021	74.45	112^th	613	81.7%
2022	77.04	103^rd	617	83.3%
2023	63.32	208^th	640	67.5%
2024	65.56	218^th	641	66.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Westby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.36	233^rd	417	44.1%
2019	62.12	106^th	414	74.4%
2021	36.72	295^th	437	32.5%
2022	81.42	25^th	421	94.1%
2024	30.24	317^th	425	25.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	36.98	333^rd	489	31.9%
2019	45.85	266^th	487	45.4%
2021	61.79	134^th	499	73.1%
2022	85.03	23^rd	522	95.6%
2023	58.13	174^th	525	66.9%
2024	72.87	83^rd	520	84.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Westby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	51.75	283^rd	551	48.6%
2019	62.70	195^th	557	65.0%
2021	68.33	142^nd	574	75.3%
2022	80.52	69^th	576	88.0%
2023	69.11	142^nd	579	75.5%
2024	68.67	174^th	580	70.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Westby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	46.86	317^th	551	42.5%
2019	62.61	186^th	557	66.6%
2021	77.96	73^rd	572	87.2%
2022	72.48	112^th	577	80.6%
2023	58.89	231^st	591	60.9%
2024	63.16	212^th	585	63.8%

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Rank History for White students at Westby Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	29.72	289^th	375	22.9%
2019	50.56	193^rd	382	49.5%
2021	70.47	85^th	393	78.4%
2024	46.21	235^th	407	42.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Westby Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	252	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
1998	251	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
1999	250	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	250
2000	264	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	267
2001	263	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	266
2002	245	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	247
2003	245	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	247
2004	307	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	311
2005	310	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	317
2006	268	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	275
2007	324	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	330
2008	314	4	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	324
2009	297	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	304
2010	299	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	306
2011	310	1	0	4	0	0	2	317
2012	329	0	1	9	0	0	2	341
2013	332	1	1	7	0	1	4	346
2014	326	0	1	8	0	1	1	337
2015	314	0	4	10	0	1	9	338
2016	323	1	2	6	0	1	14	347
2017	299	2	2	3	0	1	14	321
2018	300	3	2	3	1	1	15	325
2019	299	3	0	5	3	1	14	325
2020	282	1	0	5	1	0	13	302
2021	291	3	0	5	1	0	9	309
2022	278	0	0	5	0	0	7	290
2023	278	0	0	9	0	0	8	295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westby Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	253	12.7	19.9	14.6
1998	253	15.2	16.6	16.2
1999	250	16.2	15.4	23.2
2000	267	16.1	16.6	21.3
2001	266	16.7	15.9	19.9
2002	247	16.8	14.7	23.5
2003	247	16.8	14.7	23.5
2004	311	22.9	13.6	26
2005	317	22.9	13.8	n/a
2006	275	21.0	13.1	n/a
2007	330	25.3	13.0	29.1
2008	324	23.2	14.0	29.3
2009	304	23.3	13.0	26
2010	306	23.3	13.1	26.5
2011	317	22.8	13.8	30.9
2012	341	23.3	14.6	33.1
2013	346	23.7	14.5	32.4
2014	337	22.4	15.0	34.4
2015	338	n/a	n/a	33.1
2016	347	23.0	15.0	36.3
2017	321	24.2	13.2	32.7
2018	325	24.4	13.2	30.2
2019	325	24.4	13.3	33.2
2020	302	24.6	12.2	37.1
2021	309	24.5	12.6	37.9
2022	290	24.1	11.9	28.3
2023	295	23.3	12.6	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westby Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	253	12.7	19.9	14.6
1998	253	15.2	16.6	16.2
1999	250	16.2	15.4	23.2
2000	267	16.1	16.6	21.3
2001	266	16.7	15.9	19.9
2002	247	16.8	14.7	23.5
2003	247	16.8	14.7	23.5
2004	311	22.9	13.6	26
2005	317	22.9	13.8	n/a
2006	275	21.0	13.1	n/a
2007	330	25.3	13.0	29.1
2008	324	23.2	14.0	29.3
2009	304	23.3	13.0	26
2010	306	23.3	13.1	26.5
2011	317	22.8	13.8	30.9
2012	341	23.3	14.6	33.1
2013	346	23.7	14.5	32.4
2014	337	22.4	15.0	34.4
2015	338	n/a	n/a	33.1
2016	347	23.0	15.0	36.3
2017	321	24.2	13.2	32.7
2018	325	24.4	13.2	30.2
2019	325	24.4	13.3	33.2
2020	302	24.6	12.2	37.1
2021	309	24.5	12.6	37.9
2022	290	24.1	11.9	28.3
2023	295	23.3	12.6	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westby Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$487 (4.4%)	$10,462 (95.6%)	$10,949
2020	$394 (3.3%)	$11,449 (96.7%)	$11,844
2021	$772 (6.2%)	$11,733 (93.8%)	$12,505

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westby Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 200^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 208^th of 640 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Middle)	40.3	28.8	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Area School District)	40.3	28.8	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westby Middle)	62.3	39	23.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westby Area School District)	62.3	39	23.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Middle)	46.9	26.7	20.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Area School District)	46.9	26.7	20.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westby Middle)	49.4	38.3	11.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westby Area School District)	49.4	38.3	11.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Middle)	41.2	41.2
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Area School District)	41.2	41.2
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westby Middle)	38.2	39.3	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westby Area School District)	38.2	39.3	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Middle)	43.7	48.7	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westby Area School District)	43.7	48.7	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westby Middle)	41.4	47.3	5.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westby Area School District)	41.4	47.3	5.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Westby Middle)	60.9	70.3	9.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Westby Area School District)	60.9	70.3	9.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Westby Middle)	69	64.9	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Westby Area School District)	69	64.9	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	295	9.2%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	299	278	7%
Two or More Races	14	8	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.2%	32.9%	0.3%

Schools Near Westby Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westby Middle	Public	5-8	206 West Ave S	Westby	54667	Vernon County	Westby Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 634-0200	295	23	12.6	32.9%	278 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	65.6	218^th of 641 public middle schools	66.0%		63.3	208^th of 640 public middle schools	67.5%	10	55.9	46.0	58.3	60.5	44.8	58.7	61.7	65.1	65.1	64.0	$12,505	$772	$11,733
Viroqua Middle	Public	5-8	100 Blackhawk Dr	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 637-3171	247	21	11.9	42.5%	225 (91.1%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.7%)	71.9	162^nd of 641 public middle schools	74.7%		63.9	201^st of 640 public middle schools	68.6%	39	54.1	73.9	64.8	55.9	41.0	56.5	79.6	60.3	69.1	60.3	$13,123	$1,178	$11,945
La Farge Middle	Public	6-8	301 W Adams St	La Farge	54639	Vernon County	La Farge School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 625-2400	41	5	8.7	53.7%	39 (95.1%)	2 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.4	496^th of 641 public middle schools	22.6%		26.5	498^th of 640 public middle schools	22.2%	2		50.0	30.8	35.7		35.7	23.1	35.7	50.0	50.0	$15,350	$2,037	$13,313

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